Job Description
Are you a hands-on leader passionate about driving production excellence while building a safety-first, continuously improving manufacturing environment?
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Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.
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As our new Production & Warehouse Supervisor, you will be directing and coordinating production, warehouse, and support operations to deliver quality products at optimal cost — while developing your team and stepping up as the primary backup for the Production & Warehouse Manager.
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What you will be doing
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As a key part of the Grundfos Pumps Australia (GPA) & New Zealand (GNZ) Assembly & Warehouse Operations team, you'll create impact by Leading a multi-skilled workforce to achieve operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement while shaping a culture of zero harm and employee engagement.
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Your main responsibilities include:
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Direct daily production, inbound, outbound, and material line feeding operations, driving improvements in productivity, quality, and inventory accuracy
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Champion a zero-harm, safety-first culture by positively influencing team behaviors and maintaining compliance with regulatory, legal, and ISO quality standards
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Develop and coach a multi-skilled, flexible workforce through structured training, shift planning, and performance management to maximize resource utilization
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Define strategy and deliver on SQDICP targets — safety, quality, delivery, continuous improvement, conversion costs, and budget — across production and warehouse
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Drive continuous improvement and zero-defect initiatives through employee engagement, 5S leadership, and Lean methodologies
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Act as designated backup for the GPA/GNZ Production & Warehouse Manager, providing leadership oversight, managing escalations, and sustaining operational continuity
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What makes you a great fit
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Above all, you are a proactive manufacturing leader with strong people management skills, Lean mindset, and the operational breadth to oversee both production and warehouse functions in a fast-paced environment. We would also imagine that you have:
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Bachelor's Degree in mechatronics, mechanical, or electronics engineering — or 8-10 years equivalent experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or logistics
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Proven frontline team management experience in a production or warehouse environment
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Proficiency in SAP and warehouse management systems (WMS)
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Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, ISO quality systems, and safety management
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It is a plus if you also:
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Product knowledge of the Grundfos range or similar pump/flow technology products
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Experience leading continuous improvement projects and driving cultural change
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Familiarity with direct labor cost calculation and budget management
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Why you will love working here
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A working setting built around your needs.
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Annual bonus and a strong focus on well-being activities.
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Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
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Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.
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To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or visit grundfos.com

📌 Production & Warehouse Supervisor (South Australia)
🏢 Grundfos
📍 South Australia